Two Out of Six Juveniles Arraigned on Multiple Charges in Connection with Stolen Car in Eastpointe

Six teens were charged by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with an incident involving Eastpointe Police's attempt to stop a stolen vehicle.

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April 4, 2024

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Mount Clemens, MI - Today, six teens were charged by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with an incident involving Eastpointe Police's attempt to stop a stolen vehicle. Allegedly, the teens were in the vehicle, fled police, crashed the vehicle and resisted arrest. Law enforcement officials allegedly seized firearms, narcotics, and stolen goods from the teenagers and the vehicle.

Two of the six juveniles were arraigned by Macomb County Chief Referee Linda Harrison where she granted Macomb County Prosecutor’s request to detain the two juveniles.  The four remaining juvenile’s will have pretrial hearings at a later date.

The 14-year-old juvenile was charged with the following:

  • Receiving and Concealing Firearm (10 year felony)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools (10 year felony)
  • Receiving Concealing a Stolen Vehicle (five year felony)
  • Fleeing a Police Officer ( five year felony)
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon (five year felony)
  • Altering ID Marks on a Firearm (two year felony)
  • Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing Police Officer (two year felony)
  • Felony Firearm (two year mandatory felony)
  • Possession of Marihuana (one year misdemeanor)
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License (90 day misdemeanor)
  • Curfew Violation - Under 16 years old (90 day misdemeanor)

The 16-year-old juvenile is charged with the following:

  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon (five year felony)
  • Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer (two year felony)
  • Felony Firearm (two year felony)
  • Altering ID Marks on a Firearm (two year felony)

"It is deeply concerning when we see young individuals engaging in such reckless and dangerous behavior. The combination of stolen property, drugs, and firearms poses a serious threat not only to themselves but to the community at large. Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods, and we will hold those responsible fully accountable for their actions," said Macomb County Prosecutor’s Peter J. Lucido.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office represents the people.  We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.